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Did the CIA Betray Nelson Mandela?
By Richard Stengel
A Presidential Scandal in South Africa
By Sanya Mansoor
Why More Vaccine Doses Won’t Stop Omicron in Africa
By Chad de Guzman
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South Africa Wealth Gap Unchanged Since Apartheid, Says World Inequality Lab
The richest 10% of the population own more than 85% of household wealth, World Inequality Lab report says
By Antony Sguazzin / Bloomberg
August 5, 2021
South Africa's Private Game Reserves Struggle to Survive
The precipitous drop in safari tourism has brought many of the country's 500 or so private game parks to their knees
By Aryn Baker / Worcester, South Africa
September 15, 2020
South Africa to Ease Virus Lockdown in Bid to Revive Economy
The country will allow the phased reopening of some businesses and industries subject to strict precautions, President Cyril Ramaphosa said
By Mike Cohen and Rene Vollgraaff / Bloomberg
April 24, 2020
Report: South African Hospitals Sterilized Women With HIV
South Africa has the biggest HIV epidemic in the world, with a prevalence rate of 13%
By Antony Sguazzin / Bloomberg
February 25, 2020
South African Billionaire Apologizes After Telling President Trump Africa 'Loves' Him
The reversal comes as Trump recently proposed to extend travel bans to four African countries
By Prinesha Naidoo / Bloomberg
January 28, 2020
Meghan Markle Honors Murdered 19-Year-Old Student
Her death launched a wave of outrage and protests
By Madeleine Carlisle
September 28, 2019
What the Xenophobic Violence Gripping South Africa Means for Future of Country
Violent riots broke out in South Africa’s largest city and commercial capital, Johannesburg, with mobs targeting foreign-owned shops and stores. Many South African workers resent the influx of foreigners, particularly those coming from other parts...
By Ian Bremmer
September 6, 2019
The Story Behind TIME's Cover on Inequality in South Africa
The May 13, 2019, International cover of TIME examines South Africa as "the world’s most unequal country." Depicting a topic as expansive as inequality in a single frame is a challenge, especially since unequal experiences...
By Katherine Pomerantz
May 2, 2019
What South Africa Can Teach Us as Worldwide Inequality Grows
Even for the Western Cape, a province known for its stunning vistas, the view from the settlement of Imizamo Yethu is extraordinary. A panorama of rolling hills, sand dunes and stone cliffs unfurls to the...
By Aryn Baker
May 2, 2019
The President of South Africa on Finding That 'Mandela Magic' to Fix the Country
On April 15, TIME met with President Cyril Ramaphosa at his official residence, three weeks before the May 8 election. A longtime antiapartheid activist and high-ranking official of the ANC, the 66-year-old became Deputy President...
By Aryn Baker
May 2, 2019
Suspected Poacher Killed by Elephant, Eaten by Lions
Park rangers only found a human skull and a pair of pants
By Alejandro de la Garza
April 7, 2019
Google Is Celebrating South African Jazz Legend Hugh Masekela
On what would have been his 80th birthday
By Jamie Ducharme
April 4, 2019
Brawl Breaks Out in South African Parliament: 'None of Us Can Be Proud About What Happened'
Accusations of racism by the two biggest opposition parties led to a fistfight
By Paul Vecchiatto and Mike Cohen / Bloomberg
November 6, 2018
South Africans Rally for Rape Accuser After She Endured a Grueling Cross-Examination During Televised Trial
Cheryl Zondi has accused pastor Timothy Omotoso of rape
By Mahita Gajanan
October 18, 2018
South Africa's Supreme Court Legalizes Marijuana
The decision allows adults to use cannabis in private
By Casey Quackenbush
September 18, 2018
Trump's Tweet About South Africa Doesn't Fit With the Facts
One study suggests less than 2% of murder victims in South Africa are white
By Billy Perrigo
August 23, 2018
'A Total Ignorance of Reality.' Mandela's Grandson Slams 'Arrogant' Trump Over South Africa Tweet
Nelson Mandela's grandson slammed President Donald Trump as "ignorant" and "arrogant" on Thursday, following a tweet where the President implied opposition to a controversial land reform program in South Africa. Trump said late Wednesday evening...
By Billy Perrigo
August 23, 2018
'We Now Stand at a Crossroads.' Here's What Barack Obama Said During His First Big Speech Since He Left Office
He did not specifically mention Trump by name
By Alix Langone
July 17, 2018
Obama Slams 'Strongman Politics'
'When leaders are caught in a lie, they just double down and lie some more'
By Siobhan Morrin
July 17, 2018
A Pride of Lions Killed and Ate a Group of Rhino Poachers Who Broke Into a Wildlife Reserve
The poacher's weapons were found next to their mangled remains
By Gina Martinez
July 5, 2018
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela: A Legacy That Lost Its Luster
An activist in her own right, her legacy did not retain its luster
By Eli Meixler
April 3, 2018
Former South African President Jacob Zuma Charged
Also money laundering
By Amogelang Mbatha / Bloomberg
March 16, 2018
Bono Apologizes Over Reports of Bullying and Harassment at His Charity
"We are all deeply sorry… I hate bullying... can’t stand it"
By Kate Samuelson
March 12, 2018
Jacob Zuma Is Gone. Here's What South Africa Has to Do Next
The hard work has only just begun
By Aryn Baker / Cape Town
February 15, 2018
South Africa Is Ready to Turn the Page on President Jacob Zuma
It's the beginning of the end in South Africa. Or the end of the beginning. Either way, scandal-plagued President Jacob Zuma is on his way out after eight years in power. After he resigned on...
By Ian Bremmer
February 15, 2018
Cyril Ramaphosa Set to be South Africa's New President
He looks set replace the scandal-hit Jacob Zuma
By Tara John
February 15, 2018
Lions Reportedly Ate a Suspected Poacher
The lions left just the head
By Flora Carr
February 13, 2018
South African President Jacob Zuma Asked to Resign
Zuma has refused repeated calls to relinquish the presidency amid mounting graft scandals
By Eli Meixler
February 12, 2018
Get Kids Outside
These are today's best ideas
By The Aspen Institute
February 8, 2018
All 955 Trapped South African Gold Miners Freed
The miners were trapped in a mine shaft Wednesday when a storm caused a power cut
By Eli Meixler
February 2, 2018
Cape Town Is 90 Days Away From Running Out of Water
"Day zero" is forecast to be April 22
By Aryn Baker / Cape Town
January 15, 2018
Can Singing in the Shower Fight Climate Change? One Major City Thinks So
And it's begging residents to give it a shot
By Aryn Baker/ Cape Town
November 16, 2017
Disgraced PR Firm Bell Pottinger Near Collapse: Reports
Media reports suggest it could go into administration next week
By Kevin Lui
September 8, 2017
The British PR Firm Disgraced by a South African Racism Scandal
Bell Pottinger's future is now in doubt
By Tara John
September 5, 2017
South Africa's Graft Scandal Grows
On June 2, South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) called for an investigation into leaked documents alleging corrupt influence from business family the Guptas over the administration of President Jacob Zuma. A closer look:...
By Tara John
June 8, 2017
Poachers Kill 2 Lions That Were Rescued From the Circus
The lions were killed on a South African sanctuary
By Lisa Marie Segarra
June 6, 2017
Google Doodle Celebrates South Africa's Freedom Day
is marking the anniversary of South Africa's first post-apartheid election on Thursday with a Doodle honoring 19th century composer Enoch Sontonga, who wrote a song that is now part of the country's current national anthem....
By Kevin Lui
April 26, 2017
These 5 Votes Could Help Shape the World in 2017
Why votes in Turkey, South Korea, Iran, South Africa and India are significant
By Ian Bremmer
January 27, 2017
Anti-Rhodes Activist Accepts $50,000 Rhodes Scholarship
Joshua Nott says he will use his time as a Rhodes Scholar to fight for social justice
By TIME Staff
January 25, 2017
South African Leftist Leader Faces Land Grab Charges
Julius Malema has previously said that he wants to seize white-owned land
By Dominique Rowe
October 14, 2016
Students Clash With South African Police Over Education
Many black students said they are being priced out of higher education
By Dominique Rowe
October 11, 2016
Global Community Agrees Legal Ivory Trade Must End
While the agreement marks a historical moment for conservationists, some say more needs to be done
By Tekendra Parmar
October 3, 2016
Watch Nelson Mandela's 'First TV Interview,' From 1956
The former South African President would have been 37 at the time
By Nash Jenkins
September 1, 2016
First Identical Twin Puppies Have Been Born in South Africa
They were successfully delivered along with five other puppies
By Kate Samuelson
August 31, 2016
The Party of Nelson Mandela Faces an Uncertain Future
South Africa's ANC deals with a shock loss in local elections
By Aryn Baker
August 9, 2016
These 5 Facts Explain the Decline of Once-Dominant Parties like South Africa's ANC
India's Congress, Mexico's PRI and more are suffering major reversals
By Ian Bremmer
August 8, 2016
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